Lynda Harding

Ketogenic Diets: are they all they claim to be? Diets for weight loss have been around since the dawn of time; and the latest one gaining popularity is the ketogenic diet. If you haven’t heard about this diet; it basically involves reduction or restriction of carbohydrates, having moderate protein and a high fat intake. The […]

STRESS AND THE THYROID GLAND: We’ve all had a tough 2 years, and let’s face it, stress has been a big feature. When things happen that are out of our control, it’s completely normal to feel anxious or unsettled. However, if that anxiety is sustained in the long term it can have far reaching effects

Carbs are not EVIL!! Back in the 1970’s, fat was regarded as bad, in terms of cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart health. Margarine was touted as a “healthy” alternative (which it isn’t!) Fast forward to today’s latest nutritional fads and now high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate diets are all the rage. Carbohydrate is

When we think of detoxification, we often refer to the liver. But a major component of toxin elimination occurs in the bowel. Whilst eating a clean diet is important for well-being, ensuring the health of our large intestine and its optimal function is vital too. Did you know that one of the main reasons colon

Have you ever lost your train of thought in the middle of a conversation? Or walked into a room for something and forgotten why? Maybe you are forgetting the names of people you have known for years, or keep losing your wallet! This happens to everyone from time to time, but if it’s becoming more

Covid-19 Life Being stuck indoors during COVID-19 onset has been a testing time for many of us. Whether you’ve been working from home, studying, home schooling your kids (or all of the above), lack of access to social networks and services for the last few months has left us with a fair bit of cabin

In these uncertain times of COVID-19, many people are feeling a sense of fear, hesitancy, and perhaps frustration.  Our access to multiple information sources often results in confusion as to what path to take going forward. Can we eat cheap foods and still stay healthy? Who should we listen to? How can we avoid getting

Dysbiosis is a term used to characterise imbalances of the microbiome in the stomach.  Many people suffer from harmful gut bacteria and the digestive symptoms that accompany them. At least 1 in 3 Australians carry around a harmful bug called H pylori; many of whom are undiagnosed. When you think about it this it’s likely

Great Skin: everybody wants It! Everybody loves to have a healthy glow! When we look good, we feel better about ourselves and have a happier outlook. Great skin is something we all aspire to; in fact, lots of people spend thousands of dollars to maintain a youthful look. But what does the skin actually do